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air fryer lemon chicken skewers topped with grated lemon zest piled on a wooden cutting board
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Lemon Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Recipe)

Air fryer lemon chicken skewers are a versatile, light main dish. Chicken breasts seasoned with minced garlic, spices, and lemon zest get skewered on wooden kebabs and drizzled with lemon butter to finish. Easy and delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Equipment

  • 6 inch wooden skewers
  • disposable air fryer liner

Ingredients

For The Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts trimmed of fat and diced into 1 inch cubes
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced, or pressed, garlic
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

For The Finishing Butter

  • 1/2 stick melted salted butter 4 tablespoons
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • fresh lemon zest for garnish
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Instructions

  • Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl along with the remaining chicken ingredients. Stir them together until everything's evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
    2 large chicken breasts, salt & pepper, 1 1/2 tbsp minced, or pressed, garlic, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 - 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • Thread the chicken onto skewers without overcrowding being sure to leave some of the skewer clear on both ends.
  • Add a liner to the basket of your air fryer, then add the skewers to it. Air fry at 400° for 12 minutes. Flip them, then continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes- until internal temperature measures 165°.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter and lemon juice until evenly combined. Set aside.
    1/2 stick melted salted butter, 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Transfer the cooked skewers to a serving plate, then baste liberally with the finishing butter, and sprinkle with lemon zest.
    fresh lemon zest
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't skip the marinating time. This time lets the flavors sink into the chicken and lets the chicken get nice and tender.
  • Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
  • I recommend using fresh, not bottled, lemon juice in this recipe since the lemon is the dominate flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg